Summer Sewing Camps
Common Thread Claremont offers a variety of summer sewing camps for kids ages 8-18.
august
*this is a popular one so we've added another camp!
CAMP #14& 14A
August 1-4, 9 am-12 pm
August 1-4, 1-4 pm **another camp added!
(4 days/12 hours/$324)
All skill levels
My First Patchwork Quilt!
The classic patchwork quilt is a great project for beginning quilters. This simple quilt is a great way to get the hang of stitching blocks of fabric together and then stitching those blocks into rows. Students will have lots of fabric pieces to choose from!
CAMP #15
August 7-10, 9am - 12pm (4 day/12 hours/$312.)
All levels, ages 8+
Teen Tea Party
Aversatile and comfy dress, the perfect blank canvas to create your own unique style. Choose from 4 different necklines, back options, optional collars, optional mini cap sleeve! Thie dress is perfect for beginners!
CAMP #16
August 7-9 1pm - 4pm (3 day/9 hours/$234.)
Steven Universe
Hamburger Pillow!
All skill levels
Join our exciting camp where you'll embark on a creative journey to craft your own hamburger pillow! You'll leave our camp with a newfound skill and a unique, deliciously adorable addition to your bedroom decor. Don't miss out on the fun and flavorful sewing adventure.
CAMP #17
August 15-18, 9am - 12pm (4 day/12 hours/$312.)
CAMP DIY
All skill levels
In this camp you decide! Campers will choose from our extensive library of patterns and projects. From dresses to skirts, tops to jackets, you will choose a project based on your skill level and time allowed.
CAMP #18
August 15-18, 1pm - 4pm/4 day/12 hours/$350
Young Maker's Business Camp
All Levels
Do you have a great idea for a creative business? Have you always wanted to share your talent with others? Then this camp is for you! We will help you with your business ideas, from name to logo, and spend 4 days/12 hours helping you make your makes! Makers keep 100% of their sales!
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Our POP-UP event will take place at
The 41st Village Venture, in downtown Claremont
on Saturday, October 28th!
ALL MAKERS are invited to hang out at the Common Thread Creativity booth and sell their awesome items, help with mini-workshops teaching visiting kids how to make Pom-poms, and other crafty craftity crafts! ​This extremely popular arts and crafts festival boasts 8,000+ visitors! I can't wait!
CAMP TINA G
Make-up Bag and Custom Swirl Lipstick!
August 22 & 23, 10 am - 1 pm
(2 day/6 hours/$175.)
All skill levels
This is going to be fun! On the first day of camp, August 22, we will meet up at the studio and create our Make-Up bags. On the second day, August 23, we'll meet at the studio to finish our projects and then walk down to the Village to Tina G's fabulous cosmetics shop! Campers will make and take their very own, one-of-a-kind, lip swirls lipstick! How cool is that??
CAMP #20
August 24-25 9am - 12pm (2 day/6 hours/$162.)
Fish Tote/Laundry bag or Art Portfolio
All skill levels
Who doesn't want an adorable fish-shaped tote? In this camp, you'll learn how to sew curves and use mesh to create a versatile and functional tote or laundry bag! OR You can make an AWESOME Portfolio for all of your art suplies.
CAMP #21
DIY Backpack
SOLD OUT!
August 24-25, 1 pm - 4 pm (2 day/6 hours/$162.)
advanced beginner
Backpacks aren't just for school anymore! Campers will have a few styles to choose from and lots of fabric styles and combinations. Details are key here! Customize your backpack and make it useful for you!